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Plain Valley Ski Trails Plain Valley Nordic Trails is a cross country ski trail system that starts in "downtown" Plain, Washington.

We offer both skating and classic cross country skiing. Park at Plain Hardware and then just walk across the road to get on the ski system. The skiing is out in the open, sunny and has great views of the Plain Valley. Equipment Rentals, Trail Passes, and Lessons:
Both "classic" (diagonal striding) and skate gear packages are available to rent at Plain Hardware. Both classic and skate lessons are a

vailable by arrangement. Leave your car parked at the store and walk across the road to get onto the ski trails. Trail passes are also available at Plain Hardware. Plain Hardware's hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30, Saturday 8 - 5:30, and Sunday 9 - 3. You can reach us at (509) 763-3836 or via email at [email protected]. Our Trail System and Terrain:
The trails cross multiple parcels of private land. Please stay on the trail and be respectful of private property. The terrain ranges from short, flat loops that are great for first timers, and longer loops with easy hills that have moderate to challenging hills. Grooming:
We groom everyday, snow permitting, for skating and classic. Go to www.SkiPlain.com for grooming report!

04/03/2026

The Plain Valley Adventure Women Summer Planning Committee have put together another summer full of fun exploring our local valley, learning new skills and enjoying our fabulous community of women. We are a volunteer led group of women. All our hosts have volunteered their time to share their passions with us.

This year we are offering an April event that is open to anyone who is interested. We will be going to Derby Canyon Natives, a local nursery that grows native plants specific to our area. This event is on April 15th from 11-1pm, followed by lunch in Leavenworth. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with some of our local women, learn about native plants and buy a few for your garden! It’s also a preview of our summer program!

Link to register for the FREE Derby Canyon Natives event: https://plainvalleyskitrails.regfox.com/2026-pvaw41526-gardening-with-native-plants

Our regular events occur on Wednesdays, June through August and are located at various locations throughout the Plain and Wenatchee Valley. **Please note that depending on the event, the TIME MAY CHANGE, PLEASE READ THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION CAREFULLY!

Here is the 2026 Summer PVAW Schedule:https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.webconnex.com/88086%2F1774641247650-2026+PVAW++Summer+Program+Schedule.pdf

**There is a $200 registration fee to participate in these events. These registration fees go directly to support the Plain Valley Nordic Team ski education programs. Thank you for your support!

We have community-led hiking, and mountain biking groups. This year Elizabeth Po***ck will be leading an e-road bike group. There is no registration fee for these groups, but a donation is greatly appreciated!

PVAW Community Hiking Group: https://plainvalleyskitrails.regfox.com/2026-pvaw-hiking-community-group
PVAW Community Mountain Bike Group: https://plainvalleyskitrails.regfox.com/2026-pvaw-mountain-biking-community-group
PVAW Community E-Road Bike Group: https://plainvalleyskitrails.regfox.com/2026-pvaw-e-bike-community-group

03/22/2026

Missing winter already? Us too!

Drop by Icicle Brewing today, Sunday, March 22 from 5-7pm to celebrate a fantastic season with staff and community!

03/16/2026

Trails remain CLOSED for the season...

Apparently winter wasn't ready to fully give up on us and a little over a foot of new snow fell over the last couple of days, leaving us scratching our heads wondering where was this a month ago when we still had a base to work with?

While fresh snow makes everything look like a winter wonderland again, these late season conditions make it difficult to provide quality trails and they would be short-lived as the warm temps return, so because of that, we are not planning to reopen the trails this season.

We're thankful for the season that we had and for all of the skiers who have joined us this winter.

We again want to thank all of our coaches, volunteers, trail ambassadors and especially our extremely generous land owners that make our ski trails possible. We appreciate all of the support and already look forward to welcoming everyone back next winter!

And don't forget to join us at Icicle Brewing on Sunday, March 22 from 5-7pm to celebrate a great season!

03/02/2026

Thank you for all of your support in a winter that ended up with 72 days of grooming. We couldn't have done it without all of the coaches, volunteers, trail ambassadors, land owners, business sponsors, groomers, and especially all of you skiers!

Want to pass your appreciation to staff and volunteers? Swing by from 5-7pm on Sunday, March 22 to say hello!

03/01/2026

From the Grooming Report:

Unfortunately, we've had to make the difficult decision to say that today is going to be the last day of grooming for the trails. It's going to be another sunny day with temperatures reaching 50 degrees and the heat has sped up the melting and there are now numerous trail wide melt outs that are making it very difficult to have a continuous trail to ski. Ginzu's were out on the skate lanes last night with mixed results of smooth and chunky trails and it got down to just below freezing last night, so trails will be firm and icy this morning. The best and most continuous skiing will be the southern trails across the road once you get out of the trees by the Beaver Creek Loop, but it will be a mix of skiing and walking to get there. Thank you for all of your support this season and sticking with us during this challenging winter. We hope this will be a distant memory and next winter brings us the big snow year that we've been hoping for.

OPEN TRAILS: Everything north of the creek crossing at Stonewater Loop, except Grizzly Mtn., but be prepared to walk a few longer bare areas before and after the road crossing.

CAUTION AREAS: There are many thin and exposed areas on the trails including near the trailhead and BCT trails intersect and out towards the northern terminus and areas in the trees are icy. If you are going to go across the road, we recommend walking down Fish Pond Lane and hop back on the trail at the 2nd driveway crossing as we are losing coverage in between. Swamp Creek Loop, Beaver Creek Loop and the BCT down to the bridge are all getting thinner and showing more bare spots. Grizzly Mtn. has trail wide melt outs.

PARKING LOTS: The OSPREY LODGE TRAILHEAD at the main entrance of Thousand Trails is our last remaining open parking lot for the trails.

TRAIL DAY PASSES ARE DISCOUNTED TO $15 and can be purchased here: https://plainvalleyskitrails.ticketspice.com/spring-conditions-day-pass-sale

Support PVNT’s 2026 Junior National Skiers! This year, 8 PVNT skiers have qualified to join the Pacific Northwest division team traveling to Cable, WI to compete in the 2026 Cross Country Junior National Championship races March 9-13th! Today is the last day of the fundraiser to support their journey. More information can be found here: https://plainvalleyskitrails.givingfuel.com/junior-nationals-2026

02/19/2026

NEW LOCATION! We are pleased to announce that our Washington Nordic Cup & 4th Event of Tour de Plain is going to take place at Stevens Pass Nordic Center this Sunday, February 22.

The Washington Nordic Cup (WNC) is a youth-focused cross-country ski race series for skiers ages 6–19, featuring classic and freestyle events hosted by local clubs within the Pacific Northwest Ski Association. Designed to be fun, low-stress, affordable, and close to home, the WNC emphasizes participation, teamwork, and personal growth—rewarding both individuals and teams for showing up, supporting each other, and loving the sport. Hosted in partnership with clubs like Plain Valley Nordic Team, the series celebrates community, confidence, and the joy of ski racing.

Register -->www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=413916

02/10/2026

Join us on February 22nd for the Tour de Plain Event #4 and be a part of the excitement of the Washington Nordic Cup (WNC) race series! We will have prizes for our top masters skiers will include awesome swag from our sponsor Nordjork - like drink belts, custom ski ties, and tees! Please note that if snow conditions require a change of venue, this race will still be on!

The Tour de Plain is our annual, family-friendly event series that brings community together. Each event welcomes skiers of all ages and abilities to the Plain Valley Ski Trails while raising support for the Plain Valley Nordic Team’s barrier-free ski education program.

Event #4 is held in conjunction with the Washington Nordic Cup race series, which aims to boost youth participation in cross-country skiing by making racing fun and supportive.

skiplain.com/tourdeplain

02/03/2026

We've got the deal for you! Bring a friend to the Immersion Clinic and both of you will receive 30% off! Use code BUDDY30 during registration to redeem your discount.

The Immersion Clinic is for both beginner and intermediate classic or skate skiers. Skiers will be grouped by experience with 1-2 instructors depending on the size of the group.

The goal for beginners is for them to be able to independently ski on flat terrain, able to climb hills and know how to navigate skiing down a hill. Intermediate skiers will review technique fundamentals, explore drills, and address personal goals to improve your technique.

And, enjoy a ski waxing clinic plus a catered lunch at Mountain Springs Lodge.

Register for the upcoming clinics today --> SkiPlain.com/clinics

01/30/2026

What’s more fun than learning to ski? How about learning to ski with a friend?

SPECIAL DEAL! Bring a buddy and get 30% off for our Saturday clinics!

Use Code: BUDDY30 for both you and a friend

We have clinics for Adults & Kids!

These clinics are designed for beginners and will focus on either skate or classic. Skiers will work through progressive techniques, with the goal of independently skiing gentle terrain by the end of the clinic.

Sign up today and SAVE at --> www.SkiPlain.com/clinics

01/28/2026

Join us this weekend for the Tour de Plain, our annual, family-friendly series that brings community together on the Plain Valley Ski Trails!

Event #2 runs from Friday, January 30 through Monday, February 2, and is a self-timed QR race with two course options, a 5K and a 10K. On Saturday, January 31 we will have a community start window from 9-10am for those who would like to be on the course with other participants, and includes a swag giveaway from our sponsor Nordjork! During this time window volunteers will be present to welcome you, answer any questions you have, and cheer you on.

Each event in the Tour de Plain series welcomes skiers of all ages and abilities to the Plain Valley Ski Trails while raising support for the 's barrier-free ski education program.

Sign Up Today: SkiPlain.com/tourdeplain

Want to do the event on your own? Sign your child up for our Kids Clinics, which will run Saturday from 10am-12pm at Meadow Loop Trailhead.

Register for Kids Clinics at: SkiPlain.com/clinics

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Beaver Valley Road
Leavenworth, WA
98826

Telephone

+15098887798

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https://skiplain.com/

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